Meaning of ROAD

Along with the literal meaning (communication of cities and places), the Old Testament speaks of human life as a path (Ps. 37:5) in which man is guided by God (Ex. 13:21) and that each one He can walk (Jb. 23:11) or reject (Mt. 2:9).

This is why the prophets exhort us to turn away from false paths (Jer. 25:5) and to follow true paths (Jer. 31:21).

The pious ask God to show him the way (Ps. 27:11; 119). The time of the new alliance is initiated with the call of the Baptist to prepare a way for the Lord (Mark 1:3 and parallels).

Jesus is the crowning of the path that God has planned for salvation (Rom. 11:33 ff.); he calls himself the way (John 14:6).

Christ, with his incarnation, has opened a new path by which man can reach God (Heb. 10:19ff.). In both the Old Testament and the New Testament the figure of the two paths can be found, between which man must choose (Ps. 1:6; Pr. 15:19; Mt. 7:13 s.).

The Romans built roads and paths throughout the empire, some of which are still in use. One of the most famous is the Appian Way (Acts 28:13-16). The road network was so extensive that it was said that "all roads lead to Rome."